Assistant Manager, Corporate Financial Reporting | Great West

Canada Life; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education reimbursement up to $2,000

Health and dental benefits

Mental health benefit up to $5,000

Pension and share ownership programs

Job summary

Great-West Lifeco is seeking an Assistant Manager, Corporate Financial Reporting to join the Global Financial Performance & Reporting team in Toronto. You will support the financial close, prepare committee reports, reconciliations and audited statements, and analyze complex accounting issues.

You will work with SAP, Workiva, Blackline and Copilot tools, collaborate with internal and external auditors, and help deliver accurate management reporting.

Qualifications

• Assist in the financial close process ensuring accuracy and timeliness of entries
• Prepare reports for Audit Committee including Audit and Non-Audit Fee reporting
• Prepare reconciliations for quarterly sub-certification
• Assist in preparing audited financial statements and quarterly reports for senior management and the Board
• Research technical accounting matters and advise on solutions
• Compile variance, trend and scenario analyses for internal management reporting
• Support internal and external audit requests with timely documentation

Responsibilities

• Assist in the financial close process with accurate entries
• Prepare internal and external reporting for committees and management
• Maintain reconciliations and quarterly sub-certifications
• Assist in drafting audited financial statements and quarterly reports
• Analyze technical accounting matters and provide solutions
• Produce management reports with variance and trend analysis
• Support audits with required documentation

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Attention to detail

Project management

Education

CPA designation (asset)

Tools

SAP

Workiva

Blackline

Copilot

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Permanent Full Time

Great West is currently looking for an Assistant Manager, Corporate Financial Reporting to join our Great West Financial Performance & Reporting team. This is your opportunity to join one of Canada's Top 100 employers working with a dedicated group of professionals focused on improving the physical, mental and financial well-being of Canadians.

Reporting to the Manager, Corporate Financial Reporting, the Assistant Manager, Corporate Financial Reporting, will be a key member of the global financial reporting team. Along with exposure to Great-West Lifeco’s operating segments and great opportunities to expand your knowledge base, we offer a challenging, team-oriented work environment, competitive income and benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and personal development.

What You Will Do

• Assist in the financial close process to ensure accuracy and timeliness of accounting entries in the general ledger. This includes period-end accruals, allocations, and consolidations.
• Prepare other non-financial statement reporting to the Audit Committee including Audit and Non-Audit Fee report.
• Administration and preparation of account reconciliations for quarterly sub-certification.
• Assist in the preparation of the audited financial statements and other quarterly financial reports for senior management, the Audit Committee, and the Board of Directors.
• Research and analyze technical accounting matters, including new accounting pronouncements and complex transactions, and advise on recommended accounting solutions.
• Compile and analyze financial information for internal management reporting, including variance, trend, and scenario analysis.
• Support internal and external audit requests through preparing necessary documentation and ensuring timely and accurate delivery of information.

What You Will Bring

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is considered an asset
• 3-4 years of accounting experience
• Verbal and written communication skills with the ability to align message with audience
• Strong attention to detail in assessing financial information
• Project management skills are considered an asset
• Experience in an SAP environment is considered an asset
• Experience in Workiva is considered an asset
• Experience in Blackline is considered an asset
• Experience using Copilot is considered an asset
• Knowledge and efficient use of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook

Given the size and scope of our organization, we have the flexibility for this position to be located in the following head office locations: Toronto, London, Winnipeg

The base salary for this position is between $59,800.00 - $109,700.00 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Grow with Great-West Lifeco

Great-West Lifeco Inc is a Canadian headquarter, international financial services holding company with interests in life insurance, health insurance, retirement and investment services, asset management, and reinsurance businesses. We operate in Canada, the United States, and Europe under the brands: Canada Life, Empower and Irish Life. At the end of 2024, our companies had over 32,250 employees, 106,000 advisor relationships, and thousands of distribution partners – serving approximately 40 million customer relationships.

Great-West Lifeco trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the ticker symbol GWO and is a member of the Power Corporation group of companies.

What we offer

We’re committed to supporting our employees through every stage of their career. Here’s what you can expect as a full-time or part-time permanent team member:

Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to$2,000 annually towards education reimbursement.

Health & Wellness: Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being.

Time Off: In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.

Financial Security: Company-matching pension plan,share ownership program and additionalinvestment options.

Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!

Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.

Learn more about Great-West Lifeco.

We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact [e-mail]. All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Great-West Lifeco policies.